Timcast IRL · November 16, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #408 - Rittenhouse Prosecutor AIMS RIFLE AT JURY, Finger ON Trigger w/ Drew Hernandez
Featuring: Drew Hernandez
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL Episode 408 covers the controversial events during Kyle Rittenhouse's trial, specifically the prosecutor pointing an AR-15 style rifle at the jury during closing arguments with his finger on the trigger. Tim Pool, broadcasting from a mobile studio in Austin, Texas, expresses outrage at the prosecutor's actions, comparing it to the Alec Baldwin incident and calling for criminal charges. Drew Hernandez joins as a defense witness who was present during the trial, sharing his firsthand account of being called to testify and subsequently being smeared by prosecutors during closing arguments. He describes how he was an eyewitness with body cam footage corroborating his testimony, but was attacked for his coverage of the protests. The discussion explores themes of media bias, truth versus narrative, and the integrity of the legal proceedings. The show features the crew discussing their mobile RV studio setup in Austin while analyzing the day's events in Kenosha.
TL;DR
- →Kyle Rittenhouse trial prosecutor pointed an AR-15 style rifle at the jury during closing arguments with finger on trigger
- →Defense witness Drew Hernandez testified about being smeared by prosecutors despite having body cam footage corroborating his eyewitness account
- →Tim Pool condemns the prosecutor's actions as deeply irresponsible and calls for criminal charges
- →Drew Hernandez discusses being attacked during closing arguments for hiring a specific lawyer and for his coverage of protests
- →The show broadcasts from Austin, Texas in a mobile 40-foot RV studio with crew members Ian Crossland and Lydia
- →Discussion of media bias and how truth-telling is often labeled as right-wing bias
Key Moments
- 0:00Trial Coverage OpensTim Pool introduces coverage of the Rittenhouse trial and announces mobile studio in Austin
- 1:11Prosecutor Rifle IncidentTim details the prosecutor pointing a rifle at the jury with finger on trigger during closing arguments
- 1:48Drew Hernandez JoinsDefense witness Drew Hernandez joins to discuss his firsthand experience in the trial
- 3:16Truth vs NarrativeDiscussion about media bias and how truth is labeled as right-wing when it doesn't serve their narrative
- 4:18Mobile Studio SetupCrew discusses the RV studio setup and streaming technical details
Notable Quotes
“During the trial today, the closing arguments, the prosecutor picked up the AR-15. Actually, I think it's an MP5. I'm not sure. It's an AR-15 style rifle, they call it. Chambered in .223. Points it at the jury with his finger on the trigger.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on trial events
“Personally, I can't believe it. I do not believe it. I've seen the pictures of him pointing the rifle, but we can't see the jury because the jury, their identity is protected. But we've got more than one source saying he pointed the rifle at the jury. Finger on the trigger.”
— Tim Pool · discussing prosecutor incident
“My bias was the truth and what I saw that night. I was not there to give any kind of political opinion. That's what I was doing.”
— Drew Hernandez · guest testimony about his role as witness
“When you tell the truth, they say you're biased and right-wing. Absolutely, because the truth doesn't serve their narrative.”
— Drew Hernandez · discussing media bias
“Texas is the bomb. It's fresh air, clean, dry. I love the heat. I love the cool. The studio looks great, Tim.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host discussion about Austin location
Mentioned
About the Guests
Drew Hernandez is a journalist and independent reporter who was present at the Kenosha protests and served as an eyewitness defense witness in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. He was filmed covering the protests and was subsequently attacked by prosecutors during closing arguments for his testimony and choice of legal representation.